How to Pronounce "crack a book"
expression
ˈkɹæk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbʊk
KRACK-uh-BOOK
kɹˈæk/ /æɪ/ /bˈʊk
krack-uh-BOOK
Definition
To start studying, usually used in the negative to mean not studying at all; often used in a casual or joking way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɹæk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbʊk
British English
kɹˈæk/ /æɪ/ /bˈʊk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KRACK-uh-BOOK
UK
krack-uh-BOOK
Listen in Context
He didn't crack a book before the exam.
You won't pass unless you crack a book.
I finally had to crack a book for my history project.
She never cracked a book all semester and still got an A.